CLOSED GROUP - SCANDINAVIA & NORWEGIAN FJORDS WITH MSC EURIBIA - BGD - 2026
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DAY 1 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – HAMBURG – KIEL |
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Meet at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal at 04:30, then complete check-in procedures. Afterwards, depart from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1661 at 07:00 to Hamburg. We will arrive in Hamburg at 09:10 local time, then transfer to our ship at Kiel port. Since check-in for the ship will be in the afternoon, we will have a short stop in the city of Kiel to enjoy the atmosphere. Afterward, transfer to the port. Following check-in and luggage procedures on MSC Euribia, settle into cabins and enjoy free time. Our guide will hold a presentation after entering the ship to introduce the ship and our tours. You can enjoy the ship until dinner. The ship will depart from the port at 19:00 in the evening. Dinner and overnight on the ship. |
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DAY 2 COPENHAGEN |
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The ship will dock in Copenhagen at 08:00 in the morning. After breakfast, our private vehicle will be waiting at the port for the “Copenhagen City Tour”. Denmark’s capital Copenhagen is located on Zealand, the country’s largest island. At the city center, Amalienborg Palace, still the residence of the royal family, is well known. Copenhagen, considered one of the top five most livable cities in the world, is also famous for its vibrant nightlife. During our city tour, the highlights include the ‘Little Mermaid’, Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg Palaces, Gefion Fountain, Tivoli Gardens, the Hippie neighborhood of Ozerk, and ‘Chriistiana’. Afterwards, enjoy free time at Nyhavn (New Harbor), the city center. Then, return to our ship. The ship will leave the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship. |
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DAY 3 SEA DAY |
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Today, while at sea, our ship offers many options for you. Those who wish can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. You can shop at the duty-free stores, try your luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment at dozens of bars. Many different meal options await you throughout the day. |
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DAY 4 HELSINKI/GEIRANGER |
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The ship will dock at Hellesylt at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, our private vehicle will be waiting at the port for the “Hellesylt & Geiranger Tour”. Two enchanting villages at the end of the Storfjord fjord, once the postal ports in the north, now among Norway’s most popular cruise ports due to their accessibility. We start our tour by greeting the Hellesylt Waterfall... Originally a postal route heading north, now a major tourist destination. First, we will see the Hellesylt Fjord and take photos, then proceed. Our first stop is the Hamileli stone bridge dating from the 1800s. Afterwards, we will go to Hornindal Lake, the deepest in Europe, and take a break there. After leaving, our next stop is Stryn, one of the most lively cities in the region. In Stryn, where the royal family often comes for fishing, we will see the stone bridge and then have free time for shopping and to have coffee or meals. Then, after visiting the Djupvatnet Lake, if the weather is good, from the terrace of Dalsnibba Mountain at 1476 meters, you will be amazed by the view. Later, we will stop at the Flydal Viewpoint to photograph Geiranger Fjord. After the tour, we return to our ship. The ship will depart at 21:00 from the port. Dinner and overnight on the ship. |
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DAY 5 ALESUND |
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The ship will dock at Alesund at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, our private vehicle will be waiting at the port for the “Alesund City Tour & Giske & Godoy Island Tour”. Today, we will go up to the Axe Mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Then, using the world's famous tunnel systems, we will visit the islands Giske and Godoy, part of the Norse Saga, birthplace of the legendary Viking Chief Rollo, the first ruler of Normandy. We will see the historic church built in 1150 from the old marble stones, then cross to Giske and Godoy islands to enjoy the stunning scenery, including Alnes fishing village and lighthouse. We will visit the Sammore Open-Air Museum to learn about Norway’s rural life. On the way back, we will see the fishing port where cod and other fish are processed, and the fjord Borgund, an old trading center, as well as modern neighborhoods, then return to the ship. The ship will depart at 17:00 from the port. Dinner and overnight on the ship. |
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DAY 6 FLÅM |
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The ship will dock at Flam at 07:00 in the morning. After breakfast, our bus will be ready at the port for the “Flamsbana Nostalgic Train Tour & Viking Route Tour”. We start our tour from the most special port of Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord. Passing through fjords and mountains, we will take the historic Flamsbana panoramic train to Myrdal, one of the world's steepest railway lines recognized by Lonely Planet as the best train journey in 2014 and one of Europe's top 10 train routes by National Geographic Traveler. During this magnificent journey, surprises await at stops along the way. At 867 meters altitude, we will disembark at the historic Myrdal station and then board our new technological train to Voss. We will see Voss, which is renowned as the capital of adventure sports and has some of the most beautiful waters in the world. After some free time to indulge in personal activities, we will visit Tvindefossen, one of the most beautiful waterfalls, believed to grant youth and strength to those who drink its water. From the terrace of the Stalhheim Hotel, which has been a prestigious site since 1840 with one of the world’s best canyon views, you will witness an unforgettable nature spectacle. After visiting the Viking village Gudvangen, the tour will end as we pass through tunnels and arrive at Flam, where our ship has docked. Then, we return to our ship. The ship will depart from the port at 18:00. Dinner and overnight on the ship. |
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DAY 7 SEA DAY |
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Today, while at sea, our ship offers many options for you. Those who wish can enjoy the outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, sunbathing areas. You can shop at the duty-free stores, try your luck in the casino, or enjoy various music and entertainment at dozens of bars. Many different meal options await you throughout the day. |
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DAY 8 KIEL/HAMBURG – ISTANBUL AIRPORT |
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The ship will dock at Kiel at 09:00 in the morning. After breakfast, we will disembark and meet our waiting vehicle for the “Hamburg City Tour”. Located at the northern part of Germany, between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea on the Jutland Peninsula’s southern tip, Hamburg is situated at the confluence of the Elbe, Alster, and Bille rivers. The city center is established around the Binnenalster and Aussenalster lakes. Hamburg has 2,302 bridges connecting its many waterways, making it a “Green City” and one of the top five green cities in the world. The Hamburg Port, stretching into the North Sea, is the second largest in Europe and one of the significant international trade centers. The city also features numerous parks, making it a vibrant metropolis. During the tour, the highlights include the Hamburg Philharmonic Concert Hall, St. Michaelis Church, the lakes Binnen- and Aussenalster, Elbe River, the Reeperbahn and St. Pauli district known as Red Light Street, Fish Market, Port area, and the impressive City Hall. After free time for shopping and dining, we will head to the airport. Check-in on Turkish Airlines flight TK1664 at 18:25, departing to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 22:40 local time. End of our tour. |
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